Player Comparison
Side by side on performance, context, cost and risk. Differences are explained — no single 'better player' verdict.
| Granit Xhaka remove | Tomáš Souček remove | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 33 | 31 |
| Position | Defensive midfielder | Defensive midfielder |
| Club · league | Sunderland AFC · Premier League | West Ham United · Premier League |
| League strength | 1.30 | 1.30 |
| Team strength (Elo) | 1496 | 1520 |
| League minutes | 2901 (85%) | 2199 (64%) |
| G+A per 90 (raw) | 0.22 | 0.20 |
| G+A per 90 (context-adjusted) | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| Passing / defending / progression | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Performance percentile | 96 | 91 |
| Market value | €8.0M | €10.0M |
| Estimated acquisition | €2.8M – €9.1M | €3.5M – €8.8M |
| Model value | €3.0M – €10.3M | €6.3M – €22.3M |
| Projected value (24m) | €2.1M – €4.0M | €2.6M – €5.8M |
| Bargain Index | No index | 9/100 |
| Development | Low | Low |
| Breakout probability | n/a (age > 23) | n/a (age > 23) |
| Risk | Moderate | Moderate |
| Data confidence | Medium | Medium |
| Value picture | Estimated acquisition€2.8M – €9.1M Model value (performance-implied)€3.0M – €10.3M Projected value (24 months)€2.1M – €4.0M Dashed line: current market value (€8.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. | Estimated acquisition€3.5M – €8.8M Model value (performance-implied)€6.3M – €22.3M Projected value (24 months)€2.6M – €5.8M Dashed line: current market value (€10.0M). Bars are 20–80% model ranges; tick = median. |
What separates Granit Xhaka and Tomáš Souček
- Souček is 2 years younger, which the models associate with more appreciation and resale potential.
- Xhaka was used far more by the club (85% of minutes vs 64%).